Pastaworks Hawthorne Downsizing, Relocating

My musing over the summer that something was up at Pastaworks seems to have been correct. This press release gives more details than you probably want - to summarize, Pastaworks on SE Hawthorne in Portland is moving to a new project called Providore Fine Foods. There is will be joined by Arrosto - wood-fired rotisserie chicken, Flying Fish Northeast - fish market and oyster … [Read more...] about Pastaworks Hawthorne Downsizing, Relocating

Restaurateur John Gorham and Executive Chef Josh Scofield to open Pollo Bravo Spanish Rotisserie & Tapas Bar in Pine Street Market. News of yet another restaurant from John Gorham. I've heard that he keeps expanding, so that his chefs will stay interested, and he'll be able to keep promoting them. Makes me want to work for John 5-6 years before telling him I'm leaving to … [Read more...] about John Gorham Announces Pollo Bravo Spanish Rotisserie & Tapas Bar

Tastebud restaurant in SW Portland, Multnomah Village area official opens Wednesday the 21st of October. If you've been in this area for a very long time, you will remember that the building at the corner of SW 35th and SW Capitol Hwy. has seen many businesses, occupied in the 1940's to 60's by Bill Ryan's Grocery and most recently Pagenwood Restoration. If that doesn't ring a … [Read more...] about Tastebud Restaurant Menu Revealed

Muscadine, the year old Southern brunch destination has made the list  of Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants in America. The restaurant won for "Best Southern Food in the North". If you are from the south, Muscadine will make you feel right at home with menu items such as beignets, red eye ham, andouille omelette, biscuits+gravy, fried catfish and more.Muscadine is … [Read more...] about Muscadine named Esquire Magazine’s 2015 “Best Southern Food in the North”

Coffee blog Sprudge reports that the bay area company Pete's Coffee & Tea has purchased Portland based Stumptown Coffee Roasters.Stumptown Coffee has been under fire in the years since its purchase by private equity investment firm TSG, in June 2011. The company has now opened stores in Los Angeles and New York.From Sprudge - Stumptown Coffee Vice President Matt … [Read more...] about Peet’s Coffee & Tea Buys Stumptown Coffee Roasters